2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Express | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2361 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |